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25 essential Fueled By Ramen albums released across their 25-year history

Fueled By Ramen has signed some of the most talented alternative bands and musicians to date. With 25 years of greatness under its belt, now is the opportune moment to look back at its incredible discography. In 1996, John Janick joined forces with Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake and brought the label to life. […]

QUIZ: Can you tell if Taylor Swift or an alternative band sang these lyrics?

Taylor Swift just shocked the music world again in 2020, releasing her second surprise album of the year, evermore, the sister record to folklore, which she dropped earlier this year.  Both records take on a more alternative and indie-rock sound, with plenty of surprising new collabs.  Read more: 50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in […]

Here are all of the collabs on Taylor Swift's surprise album 'evermore'

Taylor Swift is truly here to save 2020. It’s been less than five months since her surprise album folklore made its debut and quickly topped the charts. Now, Swift has confirmed that her surprise ninth studio album evermore is arriving at midnight eastern time on Thursday, Dec. 10. As well, she has teamed up with […]

10 alternative artists Taylor Swift should collab with next after ‘folklore’

Taylor Swift recently surprise-dropped folklore, her eighth album, which is completely different from anything she’s ever released.  Swift, who’s known for country songs and pop hits, went alternative this time with the album she recorded while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more: This Paramore song is the latest inspiration for a new […]

Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ is her first album to be classified as alternative

It looks like Taylor Swift‘s discography now has three different genre classifications. Since its surprise release on July 24, her eighth studio album folklore has earned an alternative classification. The alternative classification marks the first release from Swift to fall under this genre. Read more: Hear Sleeping With Sirens’ highly-awaited heavy song “Talking To Myself” […]

Here are all of the collabs on Taylor Swift’s surprise album ‘Folklore’

Surprise, Taylor Swift is dropping her eighth studio album Folklore on July 24. Not only are there 16 tracks on the standard edition of the LP, but Folklore also features loads of collaborations. Read more: Demi Lovato gets engaged to actor Max Ehrich with a beach proposal Swift’s previous studio album Lover was released just […]

17 bands you probably didn't realize started in 2008

[Photo by: Set It Off/YouTube, Asking Alexandria/YouTube, The Downtown Fiction/YouTube]  It’s hard to think that 2008 was already an entire decade ago. It was the year that brought us Twilight, the Fred YouTube channel and a slew of rising musical talent in the alternative scene. So we’re taking a trip down memory lane to recall […]

This couple's ultrasound shows their baby putting up the horns

Sure, many of us might like to say we've been rocking out since we were in the womb, but sadly, you probably don't have proof of that. But Makelle and Jared Ahlin's next child will! The couple from Santaquin, Utah were conducting their first ultrasound for their soon-to-be third child and when reviewing the images, […]

14 amazing tattoos inspired by lyrics

Let’s be honest, the feeling of a tattoo needle on skin can be downright addicting. And there’s almost nothing more satisfying than showing off some new art to all your friends. But before you make an appointment at your local shop, you have to figure out exactly what you want. You can let your tattoo […]

Before fun. and Bleachers, there was Steel Train

Before there was fun.—and before there was Bleachers—Jack Antonoff led a group of friends called STEEL TRAIN. The band were signed to Drive Thru Records, where they put out two full-lengths before self-releasing 2010’s self-titled record, which proved to be their last. In 2013, the quintet called it quits for good. On June 18, the […]

Bleachers are in the studio

It looks like Bleachers (Jack Antonoff of fun.) are back at work in the studio, likely working on their followup to their 2014 debut album Strange Desire. Stay tuned here for more updates on their new music as it progresses.  Read More: Bleachers release new version of Strange Desire with all female vocals   jack in […]

Nate Ruess (fun.) releases “Nothing Without Love” video

Fun. frontman Nate Ruess (formerly of the Format) is launching a solo career this year. Ruess released his first single, “Nothing Without Love” (along with a music video), today via Fueled By Ramen. You can watch the full video below. Check it out, and let us know your thoughts. Read more: fun. say they’re not breaking […]

Nate Ruess teases debut solo single, “Nothing Without Love”

Fun. frontman Nate Ruess (formerly of the Format) is launching a solo career this year. Ruess will release his first single, “Nothing Without Love,” on February 23 via Fueled By Ramen. Today, he’s released a quick teaser, which you can watch below. Check it out, and let us know your thoughts. Read more: fun. say they’re […]

fun. say they’re not breaking up

It’s been a long time since we last heard from fun. The band have been fairly inactive since their massively successful 2012 album Some Nights. Frontman Nate Ruess has started recording a solo album, and Jack Antonoff has had success with Bleachers. But last night, the band issued a statement on their Facebook, saying they […]

fun. post debut album for free download in light of fifth anniversary

fun. released their debut studio album, Aim And Ignite, five years ago today, on August 25, 2009. In light of the effort's fifth year anniversary, the band have posted the entire record for free download on Noise Trade, which will fittingly be available for five days. While fun.'s lead guitarist Jack Antonoff has been busy with his project […]

Bleachers - Strange Desire

Bleachers Strange Desire There’s nothing strange about fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff’s desire to take his talents solo on this side project. You’re unlikely to hear a more earnest album than Bleachers' Strange Desire this year, nor are you apt to find a release more faithful to the spirit and sound of Top 40 radio in the late, […]

Bleachers stream new song, “Like A River Runs”

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) are streaming a new song, “Like A River Runs.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album, Strange Desire, which will be released on July 15 via RCA Records. Listen to the song below, and let us know your thoughts. If you missed it, Bleachers […]

City And Colour, Bleachers (fun.), Vacationer (the Starting Line), more to play Made In America

Another day, another festival. Made In America have announced the full lineup for their Philadelphia date, which includes such bands as City And Colour, Bleachers (fun.’s Jack Antonoff), Vacationer (Kenny Vasoli of the Starting Line) and many more. Kanye West, Kings Of Leon, the National and Tiesto will headline. You can check out the full list […]

Bleachers (Jack Antonoff of fun.) to release ‘Strange Desire’ on July 15

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) will release their debut album, Strange Desire, on July 15 via RCA Records. The album was co-produced by Antonoff and John Hill (MIA, Jay-Z). “It’s the 2 words that perfectly title what this Bleachers album is as a documentation of my life as I can remember […]

Eminem releases "Headlights" (ft. fun.'s Nate Ruess) music video

Eminem has fittingly released a music video for “Headlights” on Mother's Day, a single that looks to reconcile with his own. Fun. frontman Nate Ruess guests on it and Spike Lee directed the clip, making it Lee's first music video work since Michael Jackson's “This It It” in 2009. “Headlights” was released on 2013's the Marshall Mathers LP 2, […]
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